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b'SPaMCAST opens with our essay, . Recently I have been thinking about just how rigorously practitioners need to follow the processes, methods, and frameworks, and when it makes sense to tweak processes to fit the culture. Learn and practice first, then decide how to tweak agile, Scrum or any framework to your culture. The results will be better. Our second column will introduce a new column from Susan Parente titled, \\u201cI Am Not A Scrumdamentalist.\\u201d \\xa0Susan originally appeared on SPaMCAST 344 --\\xa0http://bit.ly/2GDl6Px \\xa0Note: The material provided by Susan Parente, is copyright of Susan Parente and may not be used without her specific consent. \\xa0 Our final column in the SPaMCAST 487 features the Software Sensei, Kim Pries. \\xa0In this column, Kim talks about what works and does not work. (I had originally scheduled Jon M Quigley this week, however, I took the wrong hard drive on the road this week). Re-Read Saturday News This week we explore the forward and the introduction of L. David Marquet\\u2019s ! In one fell swoop, we take care of all of the pages numbered in italics. \\xa0The introduction adds some extra context to how Marquet\\u2019s leadership style and theories evolved. Current Installment: \\xa0\\xa0 Previous Installment: Upcoming Webinars and Conferences May 21-25, 2018, San Antonio, Texas May 11 Rome, Italy I will also be at Agile West on June 7th (my birthday!) Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 488 will feature our interview with Prem Ranganath. Prem and I discussed why organizations need to focus on innovation and excellence. \\xa0The topic might sound trite; however, making innovation and excellence happen is hard. Prem provides examples and advice from the real world.'